409: Tal Ben-Shahar on the Science of Being Happier

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "http://bit.ly/talbenshahar409">http://bit.ly/talbenshahar409</a></p> <p>Tal Ben-Shahar (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/happiness.studies.academy/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">@happiness.studies.academy</a>) obtained his PhD in Organizational Behavior from Harvard and is a bestselling author and lecturer.</p> <p>He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, Positive Psychology and The Psychology of Leadership. </p> <p>Today, Tal consults and lectures around the world and is the co-founder and chief learning officer of <a href= "https://www.happinessstudies.academy/cihs/?utm_source=THE%20ULTIMATE%20HEALTH%20PODCAST&utm_medium=THE%20ULTIMATE%20HEALTH%20PODCAST&utm_campaign=THE%20ULTIMATE%20HEALTH%20PODCAST" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Happiness Studies Academy</a>.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The pivotal moment in Tal’s happiness journey after he won a squash championship</li> <li>Leaving computer science behind to study philosophy & psychology</li> <li>Learning that success won’t lead to happiness</li> <li>What is me-search?</li> <li>Tal’s attempt to become happier and increase self-esteem & self-confidence</li> <li>The SPIRE elements of happiness</li> <li>When we reject painful emotions they intensify</li> <li>Even the greatest love stories face difficulties, challenges, and hardships</li> <li>It’s ok to struggle, it’s part of evolving</li> <li>Gridlocks are the road to a better relationship</li> <li>Boundaries are important in raising children</li> <li>Open communication is an important part of any relationship</li> <li>More important than validation is knowing and being known</li> <li>Taking small steps to intimacy</li> <li>People share too much, we need to be more modest</li> <li>Imparting values and interests on your family</li> <li>Understanding your intrinsic passion vs. your extrinsic motivation</li> <li>When you decide to take your own path… commit to it 100%</li> <li>P